I began collecting postcards in mid-August of 2013, after looking through my aunt's collection and thinking it seemed like a fun hobby. Along the way, something obviously went very wrong.

Showing posts with label West Indian Manatee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label West Indian Manatee. Show all posts

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Species: West Indian Manatee

Card Text Front: Endangered Species - Florida - Save the Manatees

Card Text Back: The manatee, or sea cow, was once abundant in Florida coastal waters, but now only about 1,000 remain. These gentlest of all animals, once hunted to near extinction are now protected from hunters but face a new enemy 0 the cutting blades of powercraft that ply Florida waterways. As vegetarians, with healthy appetites, they help control the growth of water plants that clog Florida's waterways, Boaters, please obey the signs on the waterways about the manatee,

Location: N/A

Country of Origin:United States

Postage Date: February 21, 1981 to Keene, New Hampshire

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: H.S. Crocker Co.